Garter snakes are some of the best-known snakes. But why are they called garter snakes? Well, they look a lot like an old-fashioned piece of clothing by the same name. Before stretchy socks were created in the 1930s, people wore garters to keep socks from sliding down. These garters often had striped or checkered patterns. So one story goes that when biologists were naming the snakes, they thought they looked like sock garters. Some people believe the name comes from a twist on the word “ga...| Scout Life magazine
The American black bear is an iconic animal. While they are often portrayed as ferocious, black bears are rarely aggressive. "Black Bears Are Majestic but Playful" appeared first on Scout Life magazine.| Scout Life magazine
Take our quiz to discover your true bear identity. "If You Were a Bear, What Bear Would You Be?" appeared first on Scout Life magazine.| Scout Life magazine
Whether fearless or funny, animals throughout history have inspired statues and memorials. Here are some animal monuments still standing today. "8 Awesome Animals That Got Their Own Statue" appeared first on Scout Life magazine.| Scout Life magazine
Slows are famous for being SLOW. They move slowly and sleep a LOT! This general lethargy is reflected in their digestive habits. It takes you just a few hours to digest a meal, but it can take sloths up to a month, and they only poo once a week! Sloths spend most of their lives […] The post How Often Do Sloths Poo? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Butterflies play a vital role in the natural world and are crucial to healthy ecosystems. Caterpillars eat plant matter and are a food source for many animals. Butterflies are important for pollination and also an integral part of the food chain. Butterflies are known to be sensitive to environmental changes, and their population numbers are […] The post Butterfly Garden: How to Attract Butterflies Easily appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
The next location in Around the World in 50 Experiments is Portugal. Portugal is located in Southwestern Europe and has a long, beautiful Atlantic coastline, captivating history and diverse landscapes. The volcanic Azores and Madeira islands also belong to Portugal. The Serra da Estrela mountain range dominates the north, while the central region contains forests, […] The post Around the World in 50 Experiments - Portugal appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Birds can fly because they have wings, a streamlined body, strong muscles and very light, hollow bones. The bones of birds are very strong and adapted perfectly to flight. They have a dense, strong exterior and an interior strengthened with criss crossing ridges and webbing. The hollow interior isn't just to reduce the weight of […] The post How do birds fly? appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids